Success – Publishing 3

This excerpt is from 2009 INDIE Finalist, Success, Your Path to a Successful Book, Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill. It is important to understand some of the statistics of publishing: According to the Association of American Publishers website in 2006, http://www.publishers.org, the net...

Success–Traditional Publishing 1

This excerpt is from “Success, Your Path to a Successful Book,” by Maralyn D. Hill & Brenda C. Hill. Well, in a way, it is sad to say… traditional publishing seems to be going the way of the typewriters, rotary phones, and Victrolas… Still, there is a place for them. We loved...

Time Squander?

As I grow older, I realize what a valuable resource I sometimes squander – time. I have not given enough attention to this precious gift. By this I do not mean that we do not all benefit from taking an hour, a day, or even two weeks to reconnect with ourselves when it is the right time. I know a...

Meaning of the Word "Success"

There are many meanings of the word “success.” These days, many of us are re-evaluating our priorities. We know that need to take the time and space to re-think our careers, finances, hobbies or personal relationships. Maralyn and I try to stop and take a deep breath, to plan our immediate and...

$uccessful with Words Query Letters

The Big Blend Magazine features my article: “Succcessful with Words – Query Letters.” I’m not sure if you realize they are many times more difficult to write than the article or manuscript. Hopefully, you’ll find the material helpful as to the importance of and what needs to be...